X braced for Brazil ban as judge's deadline passes

Published On Aug 29, 2024, 8:44 PM

X, formerly Twitter, may soon face a shutdown in Brazil for failing to appoint a legal representative as ordered by the Supreme Court regarding disinformation issues. This follows the closure of its Brazilian office and escalated tensions between X's owner Elon Musk and Brazilian authorities, particularly Judge Alexandre de Moraes. Musk has criticized the judicial orders as censorship. Additionally, Musk's satellite firm Starlink is facing issues in Brazil, with its bank accounts frozen due to similar legal disputes. The situation reflects ongoing scrutiny of social media operations in Brazil.

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The ongoing legal challenges and potential shutdown in Brazil could negatively impact X's operational revenue and user engagement in a significant market. Negative perceptions could also hurt investor confidence in the company's strategies regarding legal compliance and free speech.

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